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Install network cable equipment
Install network cable equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL3069A
ICTCBL3069A
State Code
D3331
D3331
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install network cable equipment in customer premises or service provider Access Networks. This may include communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency identification (RFID), security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.Cable equipment is used for line and signal conditioning and may use optical or electronic technology in optical fibre hubs or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) housings.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.If working at heights, achievement of the unit 'CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation
- 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work
- 1.2. Scope the work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
- 1.3. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the worksite
- 1.4. Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan and identify and avoid other services
- 1.5. Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- 1.6. Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan and obtain approval from customer on key features of installation to meet customer requirements
- 1.7. Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time
- 1.8. Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable
2. Install required cable and equipment support structure
- 2.1. Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop a plan for additional support structure provisioning
- 2.2. Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer's specifications, industry practice and occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
- 2.3. Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with customer requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations
- 2.4. Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and subrack according to installation instructions
- 2.5. Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment
3. Install equipment and earthing protection
- 3.1. Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer's specifications and industry practice
- 3.2. Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice
- 3.3. Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer's specifications and compliance with warranty requirements
4. Perform tests
- 4.1. Power-on test individual equipment items
- 4.2. Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound
- 4.3. Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines
5. Complete project documentation
- 5.1. Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines practice
- 5.2. Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements
- 5.3. Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
- 5.4. Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
- 5.5. Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Appropriate personnel may be:
cable administrator
consultant
project engineer
project manager
site supervisor.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service
unsafe support structures:
condemned poles
visible signs of decay or stress
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
severe heat or cold
thunderstorms.
Network cable equipment may be:
equipment connected at:
carrier's premises
customers' premises
elevated joint
openable joint
pillar
line conditioning
multiplexer
radio optical receivers
switching equipment
video processor.
Other services may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:
plant:
elevated platform vehicle
ladders
scissor lifts
wire raising tool (insulated)
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
fall arrest systems
gloves
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
test equipment:
cable tester
continuity tester
passive optical network (PON) meter
LAN Cat tester
tools:
auger
fixing brackets
spanner.
Customer requirements may include:
equipment replacement
increase capacity
increase economic or cost efficiency
providing cable relief
providing new facilities or infrastructure to a customer or geographic area
providing new services.
Other parties may include:
customer
equipment and materials suppliers
local government
statutory authorities
network operation centre.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Rack may include:
cable entries
frame
mesh tray
mounting supports
power supplies
ventilation.
Cabling infrastructure may include:
catenary
conduit
ducting
trays.
Cabling requirements may include:
inter-rack cabling and termination
power, alarm and interrogation requirements
rack and sub-rack to a distribution frame for network access.
Earthing protection may include:
earth stake
equipment earthing
isolator
lightning conductor
link to multiple earth neutral
MDF bonding
over voltage
screen earth
screening
surge suppressors
surges and spikes
telecommunications reference conductors.
Connections may be made to:
cable pair
digital distribution frame
feeder or antennae system
mainframe
optical fibre frame
optical fibre splicing frame.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Appropriate personnel may be:
cable administrator
consultant
project engineer
project manager
site supervisor.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service
unsafe support structures:
condemned poles
visible signs of decay or stress
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
severe heat or cold
thunderstorms.
Network cable equipment may be:
equipment connected at:
carrier's premises
customers' premises
elevated joint
openable joint
pillar
line conditioning
multiplexer
radio optical receivers
switching equipment
video processor.
Other services may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:
plant:
elevated platform vehicle
ladders
scissor lifts
wire raising tool (insulated)
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
fall arrest systems
gloves
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
test equipment:
cable tester
continuity tester
passive optical network (PON) meter
LAN Cat tester
tools:
auger
fixing brackets
spanner.
Customer requirements may include:
equipment replacement
increase capacity
increase economic or cost efficiency
providing cable relief
providing new facilities or infrastructure to a customer or geographic area
providing new services.
Other parties may include:
customer
equipment and materials suppliers
local government
statutory authorities
network operation centre.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Rack may include:
cable entries
frame
mesh tray
mounting supports
power supplies
ventilation.
Cabling infrastructure may include:
catenary
conduit
ducting
trays.
Cabling requirements may include:
inter-rack cabling and termination
power, alarm and interrogation requirements
rack and sub-rack to a distribution frame for network access.
Earthing protection may include:
earth stake
equipment earthing
isolator
lightning conductor
link to multiple earth neutral
MDF bonding
over voltage
screen earth
screening
surge suppressors
surges and spikes
telecommunications reference conductors.
Connections may be made to:
cable pair
digital distribution frame
feeder or antennae system
mainframe
optical fibre frame
optical fibre splicing frame.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare for installation of network cable equipment
provide cable infrastructure
install cable equipment support structure for power, alarms and interrogation requirements
install equipment, test and interpret test results
label equipment correctly
safely use any specialised hand or power tools and equipment
apply regulations and standards related to the installation
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of network cable equipment may be conducted
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate installing cable and equipment support structure
direct observation of the candidate installing network cable equipment and earthing protection
review of reports completed by the candidate outlining amended design of cable layout and test results
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare for installation of network cable equipment
provide cable infrastructure
install cable equipment support structure for power, alarms and interrogation requirements
install equipment, test and interpret test results
label equipment correctly
safely use any specialised hand or power tools and equipment
apply regulations and standards related to the installation
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of network cable equipment may be conducted
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate installing cable and equipment support structure
direct observation of the candidate installing network cable equipment and earthing protection
review of reports completed by the candidate outlining amended design of cable layout and test results
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE68 | ICTCBL314 | Install network cable equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J814 | ICT30113 | Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology | Qualification |
| W801 | ICT30210 | Certificate III in Telecommunications | Qualification |
| J815 | ICT30213 | Certificate III in Telecommunications | Qualification |
| J816 | ICT30313 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling | Qualification |